US Bridges

18th Street over Trib Wabash River

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 0.01 MI S of Main Street · Structure no. 0900162

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,875
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Street over Trib Wabash River is a concrete culvert carrying 18th Street over Trib Wabash River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,875 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,575 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries18th Street
CrossesTrib Wabash River
Location0.01 MI S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73771, -86.34647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,875 (2021)
Projected traffic11,575 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18th Street over Trib Wabash River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th Street over Trib Wabash River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 18th Street over Trib Wabash River carry?

About 8,875 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 18th Street over Trib Wabash River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Street over Trib Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.